Are these of any value....

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My wife’s grandfather has a few pieces of fly fishing equipment that he’d like to know the value of. I’m no expert, so I thought I’d putit out there.

He has two bamboo rods (both were his father’s). One has no distinguishing marks what-so-ever, so we’ll forget about that one for now. The other is a 9’ 3-section bamboo rod. The only label reads “Geniune Tonkin Beaver Lake.” That’s all the info I have on that one.

He also had two reels. The first I doubt has much value. It’s label read “Rainbow 72” and it was made in Japan.

The other was a Condex reel made by JW Young and Sons in Redditch, England.

Any info. about these pieces would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Andrew

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Anthony, go and peruse Ebay. THere are usually lots of Young/Condex reels there.

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Your Condex reel depends on the condition. Is it black or gray? Good condition, $40.00 to $65.00 maybe a bit more,in my opinion. The Condex will be a good reel for size 6 to 7 line and match rods in that line size.
I am sure there will be others who will give you good advise on your rods. Good luck, Jonezee

I learn more about the world while talking to myself when fishing alone

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Thanks for the info…

Anyone know anything about the rod?

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The rod sounds like a Horrock-Ibbitson to me.
Low end production rod.